The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare by G.K. Chesterton

The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare

G.K. Chesterton with Kingsley Amis

192 pages first pub 1908 (editions)

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G. K. Chesterton's surreal masterpiece is a psychological thriller that centers on seven anarchists in turn-of-the-century London who call themselves by the names of the days of the week. Chesterton explores the meanings of their disguised identit...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,137 reviews

Moods

mysterious 78%
adventurous 66%
funny 47%
reflective 41%
challenging 31%
tense 23%
lighthearted 16%
dark 15%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 4%
emotional 3%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 49%
medium 39%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 36% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 39% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 35% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.7

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